The hybrid eighth event will focus on “Taking Action in the Face of Extreme Events” within the framework of Italian-French bilateral cooperation in Heritage Science.

The IT-FR Bilateral Cooperation in Heritage Science is pleased to announce the 8th event of its series, titled “Taking Action in the Face of Extreme Events.” This hybrid seminar will focus on studies and research findings related to the protection and conservation of heritage materials in the event of natural and human-made calamities.

The event will take place at the Opficio delle Pietre Dure in Florence on September 26, 2024.

This seminar is part of the event series promoted under the IT-FR Bilateral cooperation in Heritage Science framework, established following the Quirinal Treaty. The event is organised through the collaboration of various French and Italian institutions, including the French Ministry of Culture (Ministère de la Culture) and the Direzione Generale Educazione, ricerca e istituti culturali of the Italian Ministry of Culture (Ministero della Cultura), the Istituto di Scienze del Patrimonio Culturale del Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR ISPC), the Fondation des Sciences du Patrimoine, the Institut Français Italia and the French Embassy in Italy (Ambassade de France en Italie).

Bringing together a diverse range of experts from France and Italy to exchange knowledge and findings will foster dialogue and joint actions between the countries in the protection of cultural heritage.

Registration will be open until September 20, 2024.